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CSKA Moskva· 2025 · Liga Profesional de Fútbol · FULL

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DefenderArgentina22y€1.1MFull profile →

Physical Stopper

1.83Tkl/90

0.79KP/90

Based on 1,120 min · 2025 · Liga Profesional de Fútbol · FULL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to R. Di Luciano

Giovanni Bonfanti82% match
Pisa · Serie A · €4.0M
Carlos Romero82% match
Espanyol · La Liga · €25.0M
Javi Rueda82% match
Celta de Vigo · La Liga · €3.0M

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AssistsTop 5%

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Playing Style Analysis

Physical Stopper

A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), draws fouls effectively (2.6/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to R. Di Luciano:

Giovanni Bonfanti(82% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.7 clearances/90), uses long balls frequently (6.3/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Carlos Romero(82% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Javi Rueda(82% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a prolific assist provider (0.38 assists/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Giovanni Bonfanti

Pisa · Serie A

Italy23yContract 2026

Tkl/902.36

KP/900.54

Reading DefenderAerialSteady form

82% match

€4.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to R. Di Luciano?▼

The top alternatives to R. Di Luciano based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Giovanni Bonfanti, Carlos Romero, Javi Rueda, Emanuele Valeri, Aarón Martín. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.

Which players are similar to R. Di Luciano in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to R. Di Luciano in 2026 include Giovanni Bonfanti (€4.0M), Carlos Romero (€25.0M), Javi Rueda (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does R. Di Luciano play and who plays similarly?▼

R. Di Luciano plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Giovanni Bonfanti (Italy, €4.0M); Carlos Romero (Spain, €25.0M); Javi Rueda (Spain, €3.0M); Emanuele Valeri (Italy, €3.0M).

How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼

Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.

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